Preparing Today’s Youth
for a Brighter Future
Prevention education, crisis intervention, and community awareness that empower young people, strengthen families and support safer communities.
One Mission. Multiple Programs. Lasting Impact.
Long Island P.R.E.P. and PREP National provide a comprehensive system of prevention education, early intervention, and professional development programs designed to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build healthier, safer communities.
Through our innovative programs, digital resources, and engaging educational experiences, we address today's most pressing challenges, including substance abuse prevention, mental wellness, digital literacy and online safety, violence and gang prevention, sex trafficking awareness, and healthy decision-making.
Together, our organizations serve schools, youth organizations, veterans, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and other community settings. Long Island P.R.E.P. serves New York, while PREP National extends our mission to communities across the country.
THREE PILLARS OF ACTION
The Foundation of Our System of Programs
RICAPP is our comprehensive, student-centered early identification and intervention system designed to recognize challenges before they escalate. Through individualized action plans, measurable goals, progress monitoring, and ongoing communication among educators, families, and support teams, RICAPP provides a coordinated approach to helping students overcome obstacles and achieve lasting success.
Prevention Education That Builds Lifelong Skills
PREP for Life is our comprehensive K–12 prevention education curriculum designed to equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to make healthy decisions. Through engaging lessons and activities, students explore substance abuse prevention, mental wellness, peer pressure, resilience, positive relationships, and personal responsibility.
Empowering Adults Through Education and Professional Development
PREP Academy provides accessible, engaging professional development and community education for educators, administrators, parents, and other professionals. Through self-paced online courses, live workshops, and expert-led presentations, participants gain practical knowledge and strategies to support mental wellness, substance abuse prevention, early intervention, and healthy communities.
PREP Academy is an approved New York State CTLE sponsor, offering eligible professional learning opportunities for educators.
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